Industry News and Stories for September 2021

By Glazing Summit, 29/09/2021

The Glazing Summit’s popular gala dinner will this year provide the perfect tonic to a day of discussion and debates on its return for 2021. And the change in tone will be headed by Simon Evans, one of the UK’s most respected and best loved comedians, who will take to the stage to provide a hilarious...

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By Euramax Solutions, 28/09/2021

Leading uPVC manufacturer Euramax Solutions have successfully transitioned from Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001 to ISO 45001, following a recent audit. The company have also successfully passed their ISO 9001 re-certification, a management system that covers quality...

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By Rapid PVCu Systems, 28/09/2021

Rapid PVCu Systems Limited has appointed industry veteran Simon Bingham as its new Commercial Director. The move follows the Doncaster-based company’s recent acquisition by Modular Group Investments Limited (MGI). Rapid supplies into the new build sector and with 30 years in the window industry...

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By Euramax Solutions, 28/09/2021

While the industry continues to face supply chain disruptions, leading uPVC window and door manufacturer Euramax Solutions is taking on a unique approach to the issue by implementing a backflush system that sees the business converting as much of its own raw material as possible into finished goods, ensuring clever stock...

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By Euramax Solutions, 28/09/2021

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By Euramax Solutions, 28/09/2021

At Euramax Solutions, providing quality products goes hand in hand with delivering outstanding service, which is why the leading uPVC manufacturer has invested in a skilled and forward thinking Head of Customer Service. Nicola Miller joined the Barnsley-based company just six weeks before the UK was plunged...

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By Euramax Solutions, 27/09/2021

Leading UK uPVC window and door manufacturer Euramax Solutions has ramped up production to the point it’s making a record 3,400 frames per week. This increase, up from a previous weekly total of 3,100, comes as the company continues to experience huge demand for the products it provides. Nick...

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By Euramax Solutions, 27/09/2021

Leading uPVC manufacturer Euramax Solutions has launched a new innovative website, enabling its customers in the construction, modular and leisure markets to have full access to information about the products and services the company has to offer. Through the new website, customers now have easy access...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 27/09/2021

Specialist data supplier Insight Data has strengthened its award-winning team with two key appointments. Vicki Hall has joined as the company’s new Commercial Manager, bringing a wealth of experience in senior leadership and transformation having led a team of 90 in a senior management role while...

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By Glazing Summit, 27/09/2021

Although tackling climate change has been moving up the agenda for some time, it is now taking centre-stage as the world moves to a sustainable future. With the Government committing the UK to achieving net-zero carbon by 2050 – and recently committing to cutting emissions by 78% between now and 2035...

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By Glazing Summit, 27/09/2021

The glazing industry has lurched from one crisis to another, from the impact of lockdown to the floodgates opening to an under-prepared industry. But undoubtably it’s the supply chain crisis that has had the most significant impact on businesses across the industry. Customers are being...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 27/09/2021

Leading aluminium fabricator CDW Systems has appointed Luke Pemble as it’s new Office Supervisor – just five years after joining the company on the shop floor. Having joined the company, part of the East Manor Group, as a temp via an agency, the 33-year-old quickly made a name for himself working...

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By Victorian Sliders, 21/09/2021

Fast-growing Victorian Sliders has been named a finalist in the vertical sliding window company category at the 2021 National Fenestration Awards – a prize it’s won for the last two years in a row. The Ammanford-based firm has also been nominated in the fabricator/manufacturer category again. Since...

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By Victorian Sliders, 21/09/2021

Europe’s biggest sash window manufacturer Victorian Sliders will create even more jobs after receiving £14m in investment by Business Growth Fund (BGF) for 31% share in the South Wales firm. Founded 16 years ago by CEO Scot Starkey, Victorian Sliders is unique in the sector for its ability to...

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By Purplex Marketing, 06/09/2021

Constructing Excellence South West (CESW) has appointed Purplex as its new marketing partner. The organisation, charged with driving the change agenda in construction within the South West as part of the Constructing Excellence Regional Partnership (CERP), exists to improve industry performance to...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 06/09/2021

Salestracker helps trade fabricator grow from £3m to £21m in 10 years Ten years ago, trade fabricator Dekko Window Systems had ambitions to scale up the business and took the decision to subscribe to Salestracker to find and win new customers. The...

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By Glazing Summit, 06/09/2021

Some of the most controversial industry issues are set to be tackled at this year’s Glazing Summit, after organisers announced the topics that will be under the spotlight by its panel of expert speakers. The event, the biggest one-day conference in the glazing calendar, takes place on Thursday, October...

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